Bulava delayed – again

June 7, 2009 · Posted in Blogroll, Uncategorized · 1 Comment 

Bulava30Pavel Podvig reports that the service introduction date for the Bulava SLBM has been again delayed:

2010 still seems to be possible, although this time caution suggests that 2011 might be a more realistic date.

Luckily for the Russian navy, the Sineva program (upgraded RSM-54/SS-N-23) is proceeding without known problems with installation on overhauled Delta-IV submarines, and should thus be able to partially compensate for Bulava’s delays.

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